Lake Providence, LA population by gender
The table below shows Lake Providence's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1,497 | 42.26% |
| Female | 2,045 | 57.74% |
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Lake Providence, LA population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 57.74% females and 42.26% males in Lake Providence, LA.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Lake Providence town as compared to the nation.
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Lake Providence, LA population by gender.
There is a majority of female population, with 57.74% of total population being female.
Lake Providence, LA gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Lake Providence, LA, there are less men than women. The Lake Providence, LA gender ratio is 73.2:100 i.e. 73.2 men to 100 women (0.732).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
Lake Providence, LA gender ratio by age
In Lake Providence, LA, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 87.7 boys per 100 girls (87.7:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 46.8 males per 100 females (46.8:100).
On the national level, the sex ratio (male per 100 females) for under 18 age group is 104.9:100, and 63.4:100 for the senior population 80 years and older.
Lake Providence, LA gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Lake Providence, LA.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 52 | 153 | 0.34 |
| 5 to 9 years | 233 | 78 | 2.99 |
| 10 to 14 years | 263 | 364 | 0.72 |
| 15 to 19 years | 87 | 151 | 0.58 |
| 20 to 24 years | 77 | 170 | 0.45 |
| 25 to 29 years | 123 | 104 | 1.18 |
| 30 to 34 years | 27 | 86 | 0.31 |
| 35 to 39 years | 22 | 68 | 0.32 |
| 40 to 44 years | 44 | 119 | 0.37 |
| 45 to 49 years | 52 | 95 | 0.55 |
| 50 to 54 years | 44 | 67 | 0.66 |
| 55 to 59 years | 112 | 93 | 1.20 |
| 60 to 64 years | 164 | 102 | 1.61 |
| 65 to 69 years | 51 | 104 | 0.49 |
| 70 to 74 years | 55 | 108 | 0.51 |
| 75 to 79 years | 25 | 42 | 0.60 |
| 80 to 84 years | 10 | 108 | 0.09 |
| 85 years and over | 56 | 33 | 1.70 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.340 i.e. 34 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 1.608 i.e. 60.8 more men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 1.697 i.e. 169.7 senior men per 100 senior women.
Lake Providence, LA population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 10-14 years with a population of 263. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 10-14 years with a population of 364.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are same. The above comparison also shows that there are 101 more females than males, in the age group 10-14 years (The largest age group for both of the genders).
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Lake Providence, LA population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 10-14 years (263) | Female # 10-14 years (364).
Under the age of 5, there are 52 boys and 153 girls in Lake Providence, LA. Thus there are 101 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 164 males and 102 females in Lake Providence, LA. Thus there are 62 more males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 56 males and 33 females.
Things to know
What percent of Lake Providence, LA is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Lake Providence, LA population of 3,542, 57.74% percent are females.
What percentage of Lake Providence, LA is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Lake Providence, LA population of 3,542, 42.26% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Lake Providence, LA?
In Lake Providence, LA, the male to female ratio is 73.2:100 i.e. 73.2 men to 100 women (0.732).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates